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MIUTAHY CAHEEH 



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JAMES GLEASON, 



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The Late Civil ~W"ar. 



^fiMuhed by 3iequest of a ^eyp I^iHmaie JFriends. 



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WASHINGTON, D. C: 

BERESFORD, PRINTER, 1009 TWENTY-FOURTH STREET, 

1870. 



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We, the undersigned, are v/ell acquainted with James Gleason. He is 
an active energetic man, and has had an extensive practice as Landscape 
Gardener and in general ground work. He wishes to take an active part in 
the present war in defence of his adopted country, under whose protection 
he has lived for the last fourteen years. He wishes to raise a company of 
Sappers and Miners, a position we think he will fill with credit to himself 
and to the interest of the Government. 

Signed, H. R. COGGSHALL. 

JOSHUA T. OWEN, 

Col. Commanding late 24tli Regiment, P. V. 



I have employed Mr. Gleason many times, and have full confidence in his 
energy and capability, and earnestly hope he will be employed by the Gov- 
ernment. I think he would prove a valuable man. 

Signed, JAY COOKE, 

Banlcer. 

I concur in the above. Signed, WM. G. MOREHEAD, 

Piesideut Plula. and Erie R. R. Co. 

J. LIGHTFOOT, 

Chief Engineer P. G. and N. R. R. Co. 

1 concnr in the above. Signed, E. C. DALE, 

President Ger. and Nor. R. R. Co. 

I have no hesitation in fully endorsing the above, having known Mr 

Gleason for many years. " Signed, THOMAS I. MILES, 

15nnk(^r, 2'! South Tliin.l sireet. Fliihi. 



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I have no hesitation in recommending James Gleason as fully calculated 
to fill the position he is applying for, having known him for a number of 
years. Signed, W. H. STOKES, 

President M. F. I. Co. 

CHARLES TAYLOR, 

Director N. A. L. I. Co. 

CHAS. WISTER, 
FRED. FAIRTHORNE, 

32 Soutli Tiiird street, Pliila. 

I also heartily sign the above recommendation. 

Signed, M. W. WOODWARD, 

Casliier Man. and Mec. Bank. 

I entirely concur in the foregoing. 

Signed, R. P. M. McCULLOUGH, 

Ti'cas. Adams Ex. Co. 

I concur in above. Signed, JOHN C. BULLITT, 

BULLITT FAIRTHORNE, 
W. S. SCHAFFER, 

Cashier Girard Bank, Phila. 

I have known Mr. Gleason for many years, and entirely concur in the 
foregoing. Signed, D. M. ROBINSON, 

Banker. 
1 fully concur in the foregoing. Signed, E. R. COPE, 

Rivcrs-ide Paper ISiill. 

A true copy. Signed, .I.H.TAYLOR, 

A. A. General. 



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Pennsylvania ,s. s.: \ 
A. a. CURTIN. j 

^^ — -^— ^^ In the name and by the authority of the Common- 

(' \ wealth of Pennsylvania. 

Andrew Gr. Curtin, Governor of the said Commonwealth, to all to 
whom these presents shall come, sends greeting : 

Know ye, That James Gleason, of the County of Philadelphia, has 
been duly appointed by me, the said Andrew G. Curtin Quartermaster, with 
the rank of First Lieutenant of the Sixty-ninth Regiment of Infantry, 
Pennsylvania Volunteer?, mustered into the service of the United States 
for the defence of the Generjil Government. I do commission him to rank 
as such from the First Day of November, one thousand eight hundred and 
sixty-one. 

He is, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Quarter- 
master, by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. 
This Commission to continue in force until the same shall be lawfully deter- 
mined as annulled. 

Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Harrisburg, 
this Sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred 
and sixty-two, and of the Commonwealth the eighty-sixth. 

Signed, ELI SLIFEK, 

Becretary of the Commouwealth, 

Bij the Governor. 

A true copy. J AS (ILEASON, 

(,'iipt. and A. Q. JNl., IJ. S. V. 



Uk-uiquarters Second Brigade, 

Ashby's Gap, Virginia, Nov. 5th, 1862. 



General Order, 
No. 42. 



The following named officers are announced as the staff of the Colonel 
Commanding the Brigade, and will be obeyed and respected accordingly : 

First Lieut. F. M. Pleis, 106th Pa. Vols., A. A. A. G. 
First Lieut. Eneas Dougherty, 69th Pa. Vols., A. D. C. 
Second Lieut. R. S. Seabury, 71st Pa. Vols., A. D. C. 
First Lieut. James Gleason, 69th Pa. Vols., A. A. Q. M. 

By command of Col. Owen, Commanding Brigade : 

F. M. PLEIS, 

A. A. A. G. 



Camp of Second Brigade, Second Division, Second Corps. 
Near Warrenton, Va., November 13th, 1862. 
Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. 

Sir : — The undersignedVould most respectfully and earnestly ask for the 
appomtment of Lieut. James Gleason, Quartermaster of the 69th Regiment 
Pennsylvania Volunteers, as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster for this 
Brigade, in which capacity he has been serving since the removal of its 
former incumbent, Capt. H. S. Camblos. He has at various times served as 
Division and Brigade Quartermaster, with great satisfaction to his superior 
officers, and his appointment to the position will not only be to the satisfac- 
tion of this entire command, but will be no more than a just reward to a 
faithful and meritorious officer. We believe the interests of the service will 
be promoted thereby. 

We have the honor to be most respectfully 

your obedient servants, 
Signed, JOSHUA T. OWEN, 

Col. 69th P. v., Commancling Brigade. 

T. G. MOOREHEAD, 

Col. 106th P. V. 

D. W. C. BAXTER, 

Col. 72d P. V. 

D. O. KANE, 

Lt. Col., Commanding 69th P. V. 

A true copy of the original document. 

Signed, E. E. CAMP, 

Brevet Lt. Col. and A. Q. M., U. S. A. 

A true copy. Signed, J. H. TAYLOR, 

A. A. G. 



[Endorsement.] 

Quartermaster General's Office, 

Washington, B. C, March 3, 1863. 
Respectfully forwarded to the Secretary of War. Lt. Gleason's recom- 
mendations and services qualify him for promotion to rank as A. Q. M., 
Vols. Signed, M. C. MEIGS, 

Qr. Jlr. General. 

Let the promotion be made according to the above recommendation of 
General Meigs. Signed, A. LINCOLN. 



1Ieai>quarters Second Brigade, Second J )i vision, Second (Jorp.s, 

February Uth, 1863. 
To Brig. Gen. Meigs, Quartermaster (leueral, U. S. A. 

Sir : — I beg leave to present the claims of Lt. James Gleason, who was 
my Regimental Quartermaster, and upon my taking command of the brigade 
about four months ago, became Acting Brigade Quartermaster. He has uni- 
formly discharged his duties with energy and zeal, and managed his depart- 
ment skillfully, and given great satisfaction to myself and officers of my 
command. I would like very much to have him promoted to a Captaincy, 
and assigned to this brigade as Quartermaster. His long and faithful ser- 
vices richly entitle him to this promotion. 

I may say that the position is one, as is known to you. General, the duties 
of which cannot be learned in a day, and the efficiency of the Department, 
so well managed by you, requires for its continual efficiency, the co-operation 
of intelligent and energetic subordinates in the army. Lt. Gleason thor- 
oughly understands his business. 

I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, 

JOSHUA T. OWEN, 

Brig. General Comma ndiug. 



Philadelphia, March 2()M, 18G3. 
Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of ^Var : 

Sir : — Lieut. James Gleason, Quartermaster 69th P. V., is highly re- 
commended by his commanding officers for promotion as Cajjtain. His le- 
commendations are on file in the Department. The officers referred to request 
that he be assigned to duty as Quartermaster of the Second Brigade, Second 
Division, Second Army Corps. Mr. Gleason is a citizen of my district and 
well known to me, and it gives me pleasure to unite in the recommendations 
referred to, as well as in the request that he be assigned to the brigade 
mentioned, if there be a vacancy there, and if compatible with the military 
acquirements of the service. 

I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, 

J. RUSSEL THAYER, 

M. C, 5th District. 



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W.\l! DhI'AKTMKNT. 

Washington, D. C. April 7th, 1863. 

Sir : — You are hereby informed that the President of the United States 
has appointed you Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers, with the raidi of 
Captain, in the service of the United States, to rank as such from the seventh 
day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. Should the Sen- 
ate, at their next session, advise and consent thereto, you will be commis- 
sioned accordingly. Immediately on receipt of hereof please to communi- 
cate to this Department, through the Adjutant General of the Army, your 
acceptance or non-acceptance ; and, with your letter of acceptance, return 
the oath herewith enclosed, properly filled up, subscribed and attested, and 
report your age, birth-place, and (he State of Avhich you were a permanent 
resident. 

You will then report to the Quartermaster General, U- S. Army, by letter. 

Signed, EDWIN M. STANTON, 

■Sec'i-fitary of War. 

Cai'T. James Gleason, 

A.ssistant Qr. Mr., Vols, 

A true copy. Signed, E. E. CAMP, 

Brevet Lt. Col. and A. Q,. M., U. S. A. 

A true copy. Sioued, .f. H. ,Tx\YLOR, 

A. A. G. 



Ql\VnTEK>fA8TKR GeNERAL's OfPICE. 

Washington, D. C, May ISth, IRGIl 
€apt. James Gleasox, Assistant Quartermaster A^'olunteers. 
Care of Box 489, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Capt.: — Your ofiicial bond having been receivefl, you are directed to 
repair without delay to the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, 
there to report in person to Lt. Col. Rufus Ingalls, Chief Quartermaster of 
that army, for assignment to duty. When assigned report by letter to the 
Quartermaster General. Very respectfully your obedient servant, 
G., 251, Bk. 52. Signed, J. SIBLEY, 

M. U. Col. U. S. A., Dept. Qr. Mr. Genl. 

A true copy. Signed, E. E. CAMP, 

Krevet Lt. Col. and A. Q. M., U. S. A. 

A true copy. Signed, J. TI. TAYIjOB, 

A. A. (ion. 



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War Department, Adjutant General's Office; 

Washington, January 9, 1864^ 
Special Orders, ) 
No. 13. j" 

[Extract.] 



31. — The followiug named officers, nou-commissioned oncers, and privates 
are hereby detailed on recruiting service, and will report to the Governor of 
Pennsylvania, through the Superintendent of Volunteer Recruiting Servicey 
at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania : 

Captain James Gleason, Assistant Quartermaster, Second Brigade, 
Second Division, Second Corpa. 

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The Quartermaster's Department will furnish the necessary transporta- 
tion. 

By order of the Secretary of War : 

Signed, K. 1). TOWNSEND, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 

Official. Signed. E. D. TOWNSEND, 

Assistant Adjutant (jcnieral. 



Office SuFr. A'ol. Rec. Service, Eastern Division, Pennsylvania, 

Office A. A. Provost-Marshal- General at Philadelphia, 

No. 1214 Spruce Street, 

Philadelphia, Penna., January 'I'l, 1864. 
Special Orders, ) 
No. 29. j' 
Capt. James Gleason, Assistant Quartermaster, Second Brigade, Secoud 
Division, Second Corps, having been detailed for duty ou recruiting service, 
in accorda ce with Special Orders, No. 13, A. G. 0., series 1864, will at 
once open a recruiting station in Germantown, Pa. 

Capt. Gleason will forward triplicate copies of contract for rent of office 
and board and lodging of recruit.-^, to this office for approval. 

C. C. GlLBEllT, 

Major llKli U. .S. Inlantry, Supt. Vol. Reiv Ser. 



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THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 

jTo alt who shall see these presents greeting : 

Know ye, That reposiug special trust and confidence in the patriotism, 
Valor, fidelity and abilities of James Gleason, I have nominated, and, by 
and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him Assistant 
Quartermaster of Volunteers, with the rank of Captain in the service of the 
United States, to rank as such from the seventh day of April, eighteen hun- 
dred and sixty-three. He is, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge 
the duty of Assistant Quartermaster, by doing and performing all manner 
of things thereunto belonging. 

And I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his 
command to be obedient to his orders as Assistant Quartermaster. And he 
is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he 
shall receive from me, or the future President of the United States of 
America, or the General or other superior officers set over him, according to 
the rules and discipline of War. 

This Commission to continue in force daring the pleasure of the Presi- 
dent of the United States for the time being. 

Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, this first day of March, 
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, and in 
the eighty-eighth year of the independence of the United States. 

Signed, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 

By the President : 

Signed, EDWIN :\I. STANTON, 

8('erctai->- of War. 



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Hkadqlartkrs Army ok the Potomac, 

April 20th, 1864. 
Special Ordert-, ) 
No. 110. ) 

[Extract.] 



15. — Captain James Gleason, A. Q. M., Vola., is assigned to duty with 
the Second Brigade, Second Division, Second Army Corps, relieving Captain 
I. Lockhart, A. A. Q. M., who will rejoin his regiment. 

:;•■ * * * 

By command ol Major General Meade : 

Signed, S. WILLIAMS, 

A. A. G. 



Headquarters Second Army Corps, 

April 21st, 1864. 
Official Signed, F. A. WALKER, 

A. A. O. 



Headqi;arters Secund Division, Second Cori's, 

April 2Ut, 1864. 

Official. Sl-ued, JNO. M. NOKYELL, 

Majjor and A. A. (i 



Headqi.arters Second Bujgade, Second Division, Second Corps, 

April 22d, 1864. 

()fii.i,ii. si-nr.i. iioirr. s. SEABrRY. 

I ':i)il;tiii itiiil A. A. • '<. 



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Quartermaster Oeneral's Offi(!E, 

Washington, D. C, March 12th, 1865. 

Sir : — Under General Orders, No. 252, Adjutant General's Office, 
Washington, and Special Orders, No. 317, from the same authority, you are 
hereby directed to appear before the Board of Examination for Quarter- 
masters and Assistant Quartermasters in the district in which you are ser- 
ving, at such time and place as may be designated by the President of the 
Board, through whom this order is transmitted to you. 

The general orders above referred to are herewith enclosed for your infor- 
mation. 

By order of the Quartermaster General : 

GEO. N. RUTHERFORD, 

Colonel, Q,iiartei-master's Department. 

To Capt. James Gleason, Assistant Quartermaster, U. S. A. 

Place of Examination : Headquarters Army of the Potomac. 
Time of appearance: 11 A. M., March I3th, 1865. 

R. N, BATCHELDEll, 

Col. and I'l'psident of the Board of Examiners. 



This is to certify that Capt. J. Gleason, A. Q. M., appeared before the 
Board for examination of officers of the Quartermaster's Department, for 
the "District comprising the armies operating against Richmond, including 
the Department of Virginia and North Carolina," on the 13th day of 
March, 1865, and was examined in accordance with War Department Gen- 
eral Orders, No. 252, of August 31. 1864. 

R. N. BATCHELDER, 

Col. and President of the Board of Kxamination. 



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Proceedings of the Board lor the Examiuatiou of Officers of the Quarter- 
master's Department for the "District comprising the armies operating against 
Richmoii(], incliuling the Department of Virginia and North Carolina," 
which convened at Headquarters Army of the Potomac, by virtue of the 
following orders, viz : — War Department General Orders, No. 252, of 
August 31, 1864, and War Department Special Orders, No 317. of Sep- 
tember 23, 18(54. 

March IH. 18G5,— 11 A. M. 

The Board met pursuant to the foregoing orders. 

Present, Col. R. N. Batchelder, Chief Quartermaster, Army of the 
Potomac ; Lt. Col. L. H. Pierce, Chief Quartermaster, 9th Army Corps ; 
Lt. Col. G. A. Shallenberger, Chief Quartermaster, Second Army Corps. 

The Board then proceeded to the examination of Capt, J. Gleason, A. Q. 
M., Vols., who appeared before it. The Board and the Clerk were then duly 
sworn l)y the R"cor ler in the presence of the officer to be examined. 

Examination as to Mental Qualijjcations. 

Have you recfived any order to appear bef<>re this Board for examination ? 

Yes sir. 

Are you ready for the examination at this time '! 

Yes sir. 

What is your age '! 
y Forty years. 

From what State were you appniutcd ' 

Pennsylvania. 

What is the date of you appointment as Assistant Quartermaster ? 

April 7th, 1863. 

Write out a short statement of your military history, from your first 
entry into the service to the present time. 

What ))('rsonal I'eport are you required to make at the commencement of 
each month ? 

One to the Quartermaster General anA one to the Adjutant General. 



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What monthly returns arc you required to make to the Departments at 
Washington '( 

To the Quartermaster General, form 1, a summary statement ; 2, a report 
of persons and articles hired ; 3, a roll of extra duty men ; 5, a report of 
means of transportation ; 6, a report of forage issued ; 8, I also send, and 
9, which is an estimate of funds. 

What forms do yov; send to the Third Auditor ? 

The account current, No. 10, with the vouchers from 11 to 22 inclusive, 

What is No. 23 ? 

A return of Quartermaster's stores received, issued and remaining on hand. 

How many copies of that form do you make ? 

Three. 

How many sets of vouchers ? 

Two. 

What do you with them ? 

Two copies of No. 23, one with and one without vouchers, I send to the 
Quartermaster General ; and one copy, with one set of vouchers, I retain 
for my own protection. 

What is abstract " L" ? 

An abstract of stores expended. 

What doe? the Quartermaster's Department provide for the army ? 

Quarters, fuel, forage, straw, stationery, hospital and barrack furniture, 
and means of transportation. 

Name some of the incidental expenses of the army paid by the Quarter- 
master's Department. 

The pay of extra duty men, the pay of employees of the Quartermaster's 
Department, and court martial expenses. 

What is the standard of fuel ? 

Merchantable hard wood. 

What is the present forage ration in the army? 

To horses it is six pounds of hay and fourteen pounds of grain; for 
mules it is six pounds of hay and twelve pounds of grain. 

For how many horses is a Major General entitled to draw forage? 

Five. 

A Brigadier General, how many ? 

Four. 

Field ofBcers of a regiment, how many ? 

Two, if entitled to the cavalry allowance. 



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A Chaplain, how iiiiuiy? 

One. 

What is the allowance of tenta in the field ? 

To a division, one wall tent for the commanding officer, one for office 
purposes, and one for every two staff officers. To a regiment, three wall 
tents for the field officei'S, one shelter tent for each line officer, and one for 
every two non-commissioned officers and privates. 

What is the basis of the transportation allowance to a division ? 

Seven wagons are allowed to every thousand men, for forage and commis- 
sary stores; three wagons for an ammunition train, to every thousand men 
armed and equipped ; to a division headquarters, for baggage, forage, &c.. 
three wagons, one two-horse wagon and one two-horse spring v/agon ; to a 
brigade headquarters, for baggage and forage, three wagons and one light 
spring wagon ; to a regiment numbering less than three hundred men, one 
wagon ; to a regiment of more than three hundred, but less than seven hun- 
dred men, two wagons ; and to one numbering more than seven hundred 
men, three wagons. 

What are you required to do with money not needed for immediate use ? 

Deposit it with a United States Assistant Treasurer. 

What explanation is required to accompany all accounts of expenditures ? 

A statement why the expenditure was made. 

If an account is disallowed, or an error of fact in the certificate, upon 
whom does the loss fall 1 

Upon the party making the certificate. 

To what extent can an officer receive credit for expenditures made on the 
order of his commanding officer T 

If any such expenditures were afterward disallowed, the officer giving the 
order would be responsible. 

When a disbursing officer is relieved, what is he required to do ? 

He must transfer to his successor all the money and property that may 
be in his possession at the time. 

What is he required to do with his outstanding debts? 

Transfer them also. 

Who regulates the rate of hire of employees in the Quartermaster's 
Department ? 

The chief of the department. 

When a signature is not written by the hand of the party, what is 
required ? 



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The siguiiture must be witnesded. 

When a liired pers?ou is dif^charged nnd not paid, what ^should he receive? 
A statement of his accounts. 
Are you authorized to insure public property '.' 
1 think not. 

How should public property be branded i 
With the letters U. 8. 

When public property become.-* dauuiged in auy way, except by fair wear 
and tear, what action i.s necessary ? 

I would have a Board of Survey called, to examine the property and 
report its damage. 

How are Boards of Survey convened ? 

By the commanding officer of the post, on application made to him by the 
officer in charge of the property. 

Can a Board of Survey condemn' public property ? 
No, sir. 

How is jmblic property condemned ? 

By an officer of the Inspector General's Department, and disposed of by 
his order. 

Chm an inspection officer order the disposition of condemned property ? 
He must have the authority of the commander of the corps. 
In how n)any forms are the inspection reports required to be made? 
In triplicate. 

When you present property for inspection, what certificates are you 
required to make ? 

A certificate enumerating the articles, and stating that, in uiv opinion, 
they require to be inspected, and tliat they have not been inspected before 
Can public jirotierty be transferred from one staff department to another":' 
No, sir. 

How is public property, lost or destroy d in the military service, to be 
accounted for ? 

By affidavit or certiiicate. 
Before whom should affidavits be taken ? 

A civil magistrate, a judge advocate, or a commissioned officer. 
What certificate is required when the affidavit is not taken before the 
first meiitioued on the list "/ 

A certificate that he was not accessibhs 

When public property has been condemned and ordered for sale, how 
siioald it be disposed of? 



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At public iiuctiou. 

How are the expenses of the sale to be paid ? 

From the proceeds of the sale. 

How are quartermasters stores obtained in this army ? 

On monthly estimates made by the quartermasters, approved by their 
immediate commanders, the corps commander, and the chief quartermaster 
of the department. 

What papers pass at the depot between the issuing and receiving officer? 

Duplicate invoices and receipts. 

When an officer to whom stores have been forwarded has reason to believe 
they have been miscarried, what action should be taken ? 

He should report the fact to the officer sending them. 

What should be done on the death of an officer in charge of public pro- 
perty 1 

The commander appoints an officer to take charge of the property, and 
orders an inventory to be taken. 

What is mileage ? 

Compensation allowed to officers traveling on public service, when not 
furnished with Government transportation. 

What is the rate per mile to officers who are traveling under orders 1 

Six cents, except when they are traveling east or west of the Rocky 
Mountains. 

What are the ordinary expenses of a court martial ? 

In the field ihe recorder is the only officer allowed compensation. He 
receives one dollar and twenty-five cents \>er day. 

What is the income tux'i 

A tax of five per cent, on all t^alarie.s exceeding (<ix hundred dollars a 
yejir. 

To whom is income tax forwarded '{ 

To the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. 

Can officers purchase horses from the Government i* 

Yes, sir. 

What is the law regulating that matter? 

They must pay thirty-three and one-third percent, additional to Govern- 
ment pi-ice. 

What is an officer required to do witli tlie horse be has purchased from 
the Government, when he is leaving the department in wbich he has been 
serving ? 



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To turn it, in to the quartermastrr, who repays liiin tlio sum hv. paid for 
the horse, unless it should be damaged, in which case a Board of Appraise- 
ment determiues the value he shall receive. 

Is an officer ever allowed commutation for forage ? 

Yes, sir; when it cannot be furnished by the Government. 

When public despatches are sent by telegraph, what is required as a 
voucher for paj'ment ? 

A copy of the telegram, or a certificate that such mode of communication 
was necessary for the public service. 

What is the law restricting the amusements of disbursing officers y 

They are not allowed to gamble, on the penalty of dismissal. 

The officer was here given some examples in the computation of time, 
and in the payment of services. The mental examination here rested. The 
officer then signed the certificate hereto annexed, and marked " B." 



Opinion as to Mental Qualifications. 

The Board are of opinion that Capt. J. Gleason, A. Q, M., Vols., is thor- 
oughly conversant with the practical details and routine of business pertain- 
ing to the Quartermaster's Department. He showed himself perfectly 
familiar with the system of accounts, and the manner of deducting the income 
tax. 

His answers to all the authentical questiaus given him were promptly and 
correctly made. 



Opinion as to Moral Qualifications. 

Nothing appeared before the Board affecting the moral character of this 
officer, and the Board therefore reports him qualified in this respect. 



Opinion as to Physical Qualifications. 

The Board refers to the annexed medical certificate, marked "A," aa to 
the physical ([ualifications of this officer, which shows him to be qualified ia 
this respect. 



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UEPORT. 

The Board, llx-ntMri', report that Capt. J. Gleasoii, A. Q. M., Vols., is 
meatally, morally and plij!?ically qualified for an officer of the Quarter- 
master's Departuieut. 

Si-ned, R. N. BATCHELDER, 

Col. and President of the Board of Exaniin;iti<>u. 

Signed, L. H. PIERCE, 

Lt. Col. and Chief Quartermaster, Ninth Corps. 

Si-ued, G. A. SHALLENBERaER, 

Ijt. Col. and Recorder. 



March VMh, 1865. 
In answer to your request to make, a statement of my military career, I 
liave the honor to state that I entered the service in August, 1861, as private. 
Company G, Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers j September, ISGl, 
appointed Second Lieutenant ; November, 1861, appointed First Lieutenant 
and Regimental Quartermaster ; April, 1863, appointed Captain and A. Q. 
M., and ordered on duty with Second Brigade, Second Division, Second 
Corps ; July, 1864, appointed Acting Chief Quartermaster, Second Division, 
Second Corp.s, which position I still occupy. I have participated, iu my 
otlicial capacity, in every march and battle the Second Division, Second 
Corps were engaged iu, commencing with Ball's Bluft", Yorktown, Williams- 
burg, Fair Oaks, Seven Days' Retreat from iu front of Richmond, Autietam, 
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristow's Station, and the 
entire campaigns of 1864 and 1865, 

Hespeclfully .submitted, 

Signed, J AS. GLEASON, 

• 'apl. Mini A. (i. M.,So(iin(l Uivi.sion, .Second Corj>s, 



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BoARb OV ExAMINATIOxN OF QUARTERMASTERS, FOR TIIK DkPART.MKNT 
OF VlRCtrNIA AND NoRTII CafIOL1i\A, 

March ISth, 1865. 

"A." 

Surgeon's Certificate. 
I certify that I have carefully oxarainecl the physical condition of Cajit. 
J. Gleason, A. Q. M., Vols., and that I am satisfied that his constitution is 
sufficiently robust to qualify him for the ordinary duties of his office and 
station, and that he is not suffering from, or subject to, any infirmity result- 
ing either from age or disease, or other cause which di^^qualifies him for 
active service. 

Signed, J. SIMON SMITH, 

Assistant Surgeon, U. S. A, 

N. B. — In cases where the examining surgeon finds that he cannot certify 
as above, he will state the nature of the infirmity, and his opinion as to the 
degree and duration of the disqualifications caused thereby; also his opinion 
as to whether the infirmity has resulted from wounds, or has been incurred 
in the performance of military duty, or as the consequence of necesr.arj' 
exposure in such duty. 

Board of Examimatiox of Quartermasters, for tdf. Pim'artmfcnt 

OF YlflGTNIA and NORTIf CAROLINA, 

3£arch l?,th, 181)5. 
" B." 
Certificate. 

I certify on honor that I am not, either as a partner in any commercial 
firm, or individually or otherwise, in any manner whatsoever interested in 
any business dealings or transactions having to do with any of the supplies 
or stores dealt in by the Quartermaster's Department, and that I am not, 
either directly or indirectly, interes'ed pecuniarily in any transactions what- 
soever connected vvith my official duties ; and that I do not now desire, and 
do not expect hereafter to desire, any emoluments from my official position, 
other than the pay and allowances prescribed by law for an officer of my 

grade. 

Signed, JAMES GLEASOX, 

Capt. and A. Q,. M., Second Division, Second Corps. 

A true copy. Signed, J. H. TAYLOR, 

A. A. G«n. 

A true copy. J. H. TAYLOR, 

A. A. G. 



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WaU J>Kl'ART.MKNT. Al).lin'4NT (IeNKRAL's OfKICK. 

Washington, B. C, May 2Uh, 1865. 
Special Orders, 



No. 2^2. 

[Extract.] / 

* if. * • 

37. — Captain James Gleasoii, Assistant Quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, 
is hereby assigned to duty as Division Quartermaster of the Second Divis- 
ion, Second Army Corps, with the temporary rank, pay and emoluments of 
Mjijor of the Quartermaster's Department, under Act of July 4th, 1864. 

if. * :i: * 

By order of tiie Secretary of AVai : ^ 

SigncHl, K. ]). TOWNSKNJ), 

Assistant Art.jutaiit General. 

A trve copy. JAS. (iLEASON, 

Biwct Major and A. Q. M., Vols. 



%") 



Headq,uarters Second Aumy Corps, 

Camp in the Field, May 2Sth, 1865. 

I have known Major James Gleason, present Chief Quartermaster Second 
Division, Second Army Corps, ever since his connection with the Quarter- 
master's Department, and take great pleasure in bearing testimony, not 
only to his energy and ability as a^a officer in the field, but to his general 
good character and standing among all with whom he came in contact in 
his varied business relations. 

Major Gleason entered the army early in the commencement of the war; 
by his faithful and arduous labor in the Department with which he was 
connected ; won the respect and confidence of his superiors, and has been 
honorably promoted from a Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster, to 
the rank and position he now holds. 

I have always considered him an efficient, reliable and worthy officer, and 
trust he may receive, as evidence of the same, still further promotion in the 
■department he has served so long and so well. 

Signed, G. A. SHALLENBERGER, 

Lt. Col. and Chief Quartermaster, Second Army Corps» 



Headquarters Department of Washington, 

Washington, D. C, April 27th, 1866. 

Official copy. Signed, J. H. TAYLOR, 

A. A. General. 
A true copy. Signed, E. E. CAMP, 

Brevet Lt, Col. and A. Q. M., U. S. A. 



A true copy. J. H. TAYLOR, 

A. A. G. 



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War Department, Adjutant Gtexeral's Office, 

Washington. D. C. .My 13th. 18G5. 
Special Orders, 1 
No. 367. j 

[Extract.] 

] 3. — Major James Gleason, Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers, will 
report in person, without delay, to the Commanding General, and to the 
Chief Quartermaster Department of Washington, for assignment to duty. 



By order of the Secretary of War : 

Signed, E. J). TOWNSEND, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 

A true copy. Signed, E. E. CAMP, 

Brevet Lt. Col. and A. Q. M., U. S, A. 

A true copy. J. H. TAYLOR, 

A. A. (i. 



Hkabqt'artkrs Department of WAsinNriTox, 
Office of Chief Quartermaster, 

Washington, JD. C, July, 17th, 1865. 
Major James Gleason, Assistant Quartermaster, Volunteers. 

Major : — Having reported to me, in compliance with Special Orders, No. 
367, par. 13, War Department, Adjutant General's Office, July 13, 1865, 
and instructions from the Major General commanding this Department, of 
this date, you are hereby assigned to duty in this office, in charge of trans- 
portation, &:c. 

By command of Major General Augur : 

Signed, M. I. LUDINGTON, 

Col. and Cliief Quartermaster, Dept. of Washington. 
A true copy. Signed, E. E. CAMP, 

Brevet Lt. Col. and A. Q. M., LT, S, A, 

A true copy. J. H. TAYLOR, 



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Wah Department. 

Washington, July 29th, 1865. 

Sir : — You are hereby informed that the President of the United States 
lias appointed you, for faithful and meritorious services during the war, a 
Major of Volunteers, by brevet, in the service of the United States, to rank 
as such from the thirteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and 
sixty-five. Should the Senate, at their next session, advise and consent 
thereto, you will be commissioned accordingly. 

Immediately on receipt hereof, please communicate to this Departmeutj 
through the Adjutant General of the Army, your acceptance or non-accept- 
ance ; ;i.nd, with your letter of acceptance, return the oath herewith enclosed, 
properly filled up, subscribed and attested, and report your age, birthplace , 
and the State of which you are a permanent I'esident. 

EDWIN M. STANTON, 

Secretary of Wars 

Brevet Major James Glbason, U. S. Volunteers, 

through the Quartermaster Generah 



IIeadqurters Department of Washington, 

Washington, D. C, September Sth, 18(J5. 
Special Orders, } 
No. 220. j" 

[Extract.] 



1I.~1. Captain 0. A. Krause; :^ecoud District Columbia Volunteers 
A. A. Q. M., will turn over to Mjijor J. Gieason, A. C^. M,, U. S. V., all 
quartermaster's stores and property now in his possession. 

2. Major Gleason will, in addition to receipting for such quartermaster's 
property as may be presented, transfer to his rolls all employees now borne 
on the rolls of Capt. Krause. 



!^y coniinand of ^lajor General Augur ; 



A. H. SEW ALL, 

I.t. and A. A, A. H, 



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Washington City, D. C, September 26th, 1865. 

Captain James Gleason, Assistant Quartermaster Volunteers, late Major 
and Chief Quartermaster, Second Division, Second Army Corps, is to me 
personally known. He has served for a long time in the Army of the 
Potomac, and I have had many opportunities of seeing and judging of his 
merits as an officer of the Quartermaster's Department. 

I have aUvays heard him very highly spoken of, and from what I have 
seen of him, I consider him a reliable and valuable officer. 

Understanding that he desires to remain in the military service of the 
United States, I take pleasure in testifying to the good qualities which 
Captain Gleason possesses, and trust that in the reorganization, his case will 
be favorably considered. 

Signed, RUFUS INGALLS, 

Brevet Major General and QuartermastCT, U* S» A. 

/ certify that the above is a true copy of the original. 

Signed, W. SHAW, 

Brevet Major and A. D. C. 

A true copy. Signed, E. IC. CA31P, 

Brevet Lt. Col. and A. Q. M., U. S. A. 

A true copy. J. H. TAYLOll, 

A. A. G. 



Washington, JD. a, May \\th, 1866. 
Captain James Gleasmi was Assistant Quartermaster in the Second Array 
Corps, and was known to me, through the Chief Quartermaster, as one of 
the most energetic and reliable officers of his Department, and he was 
selected, on the recommendation of the Chief Quartermaster, ou several 
occasions requiring unusual judgment and energy, for the performance of 
important duties. 

Signed, C. H. M(3RGAX, 

Brevet Col., U. S, A., late Chief of Stair, Seeoixl Army Corps, 

A true copy. Signed, iv E- CAMP, 

Brevet Lt. Col. im.l A, (i- M.. V. ^. X. 

A true copy. J. H. TAVLOK. 

A. A. G. 



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Headquarters Dkpart.ment ok Washington, 
Office of Chief Quartermaster, 

Washington, D. C, August Uh, 1866. 

I have known Brevet Major James Gleasou, A. Q. M., for the past three 
years, and served as a brother officer of the Quartermaster's Department, in 
the Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, with him for nearly two years. 

During that time he was always reputed to be a very faithful and efficient 
officer, and ever ready in the performance of his duties. 

In the summer of 1865, he was assigned to duty under direction of this 
office, and he has at all times since discharged the trusts committed to his 
charge with faithfulness, energy and ability. 

Signed, M. I. LUDINGTON, 

t'olouel and Cliiff Ciuartermastei- Department of "Washington. 



Headquarters Detartment of Washington, 

August 9th, 1866. 

I concur entirely with Colonel Ludington, respecting the character as an 
officer, and the services of Major Gleason. During the time he has served in 
this Department, he has been attentive to his duties, and intelligent and 
active in performing them. He is a good quartermaster, and respectfully 
recommended for promotion. 

Signed, C. C. AUGUR, 

ISIajoi- General, L'. S, A. 

A true copy. J. H. TAYUOJI, 

A. A. <;i'ii. 



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BY THE PRESIDEN'r OF THE UNITED STATES 01^ 
AMERICA. 

To all who shall see these presents, greeting : 

Know ye, That I do hereby confer on James Grieason, of the United 
States Volunteers, in the service of the United States, by and with the 
consent of the Senate, the rank of Major, by brevet, in said service, to rank 
as such from the thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, eight hundred and siXty-five, for meritorious services in the 
Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, and for the faithful execution of 
cemeterial work. 

And I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his 
command to obey and respect him accordingly; and he is to observe and 
follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from 
me or the future President of the United States of America, and other 
officers sot over him, according to law and the rules and discipline of War. 

Tiiia Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Presi- 
dent of the United States for the time being. 

Given under my hand at the City of Washington, this eleventh day of 
March, in the year of our Lord* one thousand, eight hundred and sixty- 
seven, and in the ninety-first year of the independence of the United States> 

Signed, ANDREW JOHNSON. 

By the President : 

Signed. EDWIN M. STAXTOX, 

Hocr<'t:iry oi \\';ir, 



n 



BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (W 

AMERICA. 

To all who shall see these presents, greeting : 

Know ye, That I do hereb}' confer on James Gleason, of the United States 
Volunteers, in the service of the United States, by and with the consent of 
the Senate, the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, by brevet, in said service, to 
rank as such from the thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, eight hundred and sixty-fiv€, for meritorious services in the 
Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, and for the faithful execution of 
cemeberial work. 

And I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his 
command to obey and respect him accordingly. And he is to observe and 
follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive 
from me, or the future President of the United States of America, and other 
officers set over him, according to law and the rules and discipline of War. 

This Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Presi- 
dent of the United States for the time being. 

Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, this eleventh day of 
March, in the year of our Lord, one tliousand eight hundred and sixty- 
Seven, and in the ninety-first year of the independence of the United States. 

Signed, ANDREW JOHNSON. 

By the President : 

Signed, EDWIN M. STANTON, 

8epretary of Wai'- 

Recorded, Vol. 5, page 88, A. G. 0., Nov. U, 1867. 
Signed, E. D. TOWNSEND, 

^ssiSitaat Adjutant General, 



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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF 

AMERICA. 

To all who shall see these presents, greeting : 

Know ye, That I do hereby confer on James Gleason, of the United 
States Volunteers, in the service of the United States, by and with the 
consent of the Senate, the rank of Colonel, by brevet, in said service, to rank 
as such from the thirteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one 
thousand, eight hundred and sixty-five, for meritorious services in the 
Second Corps, Army of the Potomac, and for the faithful execution of 
cfmeterial work. 

And I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his 
command to obey and respect him accordingly; and he is to observe and 
follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from 
me or the future President of the United States of America, and other 
officers set over him, acoordiiig to law and the rules an(i discipline of AVar. 

This Commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Presi- 
dent of the United States for the time being. 

Given under my hand at the City of Washington, this eleventh day of 
March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and sixty- 
seven, and in the ninety-fu-st year of the independence of the United 
States. 



Signed, ANDREW JOHNSON. 



By the President . 



Signed, EDWIN M. STANTON, 

Secretary of War. 



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War Departmknt. Adjutant (tEnkral's Office. 

Washington. May 1th. 18(17. 
Special Orders, [ 
No. 233. ( 

(Extract.] 

* * * * 

12. — Under the provisions of General Orders, No. 79, May 1, 1865, 
from this office, the services of the following named officers being no longer 
needed, I hey are hereby honorably mustered out of the service of the 
United States. 

They will receive no final payments until they shall have satisfied the 
Pay Department that they are not indebted to the United States : 

Assist int Quartermaster, U. S. Volunteers, Capt. James Gleason, Brevet 

Colonel. 

* * * * 



By order of the Secretary of War 



E. 1>. TOWNSEND, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 



Official R. WILLIAMS, 

Assistant Adjutant General. 



[Endorsement.] 

Paid in fnll, from 1st of May to 7th of May, 1867, with three months 
extra pay proper. 

J. B. M. POTTER, 

p. M.. A. G. O. 



Washington, June 1, 1867. 



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Index, 



Recomineii<i;itions of sundry citizens, ..-.- 3 

Coraiiiission from tlie Governor of Pennsylvania, .-..--- r, 

Appointment on the stall' of (Colonel Owen, --------- c, 

Recommendation of Officers of Second Brigade, Second Division, .Second Corps, 

with endorsement of General Meigs and President Lincoln, - - - - 7 

Recommendations from General Owen and J. Russel Thayer, - - - - s 

Appointment as Captain and A. (i. M., -.--9 

Ordereil to rejjort to Lt. Col. Rufus Ingalls, for assignment to duty, - - - 9 

Order to report to Lt. Col. R. N. Batchelder, - - . . 10 

Assigninenl^to duty with Second Brigade, Second Division, Second Corps, - - 10 

Order to t akc chiirge of trains, - - 11 

Appointment as Acting Chief Quartermaster of Second Division, Second Corps, 11 

Detailed on recruiting service, -. 12 

Order to recruit in Germantown, Pennsylvania, -------- 12 

Commission as Captain and A. Q,. M., 13 

Assignment to duty with Second Division, Second Corps, . - . - . 14 

Order to appear before Board of Examination, -1.5 

Certificate from Colonel Batchelder, ...- 1,5 

Proceedings of Board of Examination, - Ifi 

Assignment to duty as Division Quartermaster, Second Division, Second Corps, 24 

Recommendation from Lt. Col. Shallenberger, -- 25 

Ordered to report to Chief Quartermaster, Department of Washington, - - 26 

Assignment to duty, -26 

Appointed Major of Volunteers, - 27 

Ordered to take (Charge of Quartermaster's stores, - - 27 

Recommendation from General Ingalls, - 28 

Recommendation from Col. C. H. Morgan, - 28 

Recommendations from Col. M. I. Ludingtonand Gen. Augur, - - - - 29 

Commission as Major, by brevet, '^0 

Commission as Lieutenant Colonel, by brevet, 31 

Commission as Colonel, by brevet, -82 

Honorably mustered out of the service of the United States, May 7, 1867, - - 33 



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